Overview
- A car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday killed at least 12 people and injured about 20, and investigators have not released any findings.
- Responding in Mysuru and later on X, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked why such attacks occur during elections and called for a central probe.
- BJP Karnataka president B.Y. Vijayendra called the remarks irresponsible, demanded an immediate withdrawal, and accused Congress of politicizing national security.
- Congress leaders escalated demands for accountability, with Priyank Kharge alleging an intelligence failure and calling for Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation.
- Other Congress figures highlighted the Bihar voting timeline and voiced suspicions about political motives while stating they lacked proof, as senior leaders sought a thorough inquiry.